A member asked:

I'm taking 12.5 milligrams a day of lamotrigene & it's the 4th day. it feels like i'm more depressed my eyes look sadder! is this a bad side effect?

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Too soon to tell.: You are only four days into your titration onto lamictal. It is too soon to see any beneficial effect and it is unlikely that such a small dose would result in an any significant side effect (other than rash), including a change in mood. If you continue to feel worse as the days pass please contact your doctor.

Answered 11/12/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Patience: You are on a sub-therapeutic dose of lamictal. You will need to work to a higher dose before you start to see benefit.

Answered 11/12/2018

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